serial
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪriəl/

Definition & Meaning of "serial"in English

serial
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The serial publication of the novel captivated readers, who eagerly awaited each new installment.
1.1

made up of or organized in a series, rank, or row, following a specific and orderly sequence

Examples
The tasks were completed in serial order to ensure proper workflow.
02

(of a story or narrative) broadcast, published, or released in multiple consecutive parts

Examples
The serial novel was first published in a popular weekly magazine.
03

(of a person) repeating certain actions or behaviors over time

Examples
The psychologist studied the habits of a serial procrastinator who struggled to break his pattern.
3.1

(of a criminal) committing the same or similar crime over a period of time

Examples
The police finally arrested the serial burglar who had been targeting houses in the neighborhood for months.
04

referring to a method of composition that uses transformations of a fixed series of notes, often in twelve-tone music

Examples
Serial music often challenges listeners with its use of a structured sequence of notes rather than traditional harmony.
05

referring to a system where small pieces of information are transmitted one at a time, sequentially, over a single wire or connection

Examples
The old printer connects to the computer using a serial port, which sends data one bit at a time.
Serial
01

an episodic radio or TV program that is broadcast over a period of time

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
serials
Examples
The detective show was produced as a serial, with each episode revealing more clues to solve the case.
02

a story that is published in several separate parts over a period of time

Examples
The novel was first introduced as a serial in a local newspaper before being published as a book.
03

a publication that is released at scheduled intervals, such as weekly, monthly, or quarterly

Examples
The journal is a well-known scientific serial that publishes monthly research papers.
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